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A person measures a concrete block wall with a tape measure in a construction area.

Home

For sloped yards, natural stone retaining walls may last longer than concrete blocks

Two solar panels are placed on the ground, surrounded by rocks and debris.

Tech

Homeowner with aging solar panels asks where lost wattage goes: amps, volts, or both?

A red barn surrounded by grassy fields and colorful autumn trees.

Home

Massachusetts homeowners can raise equity protection to $1 million with a $35 homestead filing

Various fresh vegetables and fruits in plastic bags on a wooden surface.

Tech

'Low-plastic diet' lowered chemical levels within just one week, researchers say

A solar panel is displayed on grass next to a military-style backpack.

Tech

Solar enthusiasts say this $50 combo beats cheap power stations for unhoused people

A portable power station with display and multiple output ports.

Home

Family planning for winter outages told solar may not cover the basics, gets battery advice

A portable generator with a blue top and metal frame on a gravel surface.

Home

Owner says generator survived 12 days with no maintenance, asks if servicing it now could hurt

A person interacts with a portable air conditioner unit.

Home

Homeowner weighing EcoFlow battery learns 5 overnight hours could deliver about 4.5 kWh

The exterior of an Xcel Energy office building with large windows and a prominent company sign.

Home

Colorado homeowner baffled by $195 electric bill after solar app shows 754 kWh

A solar panel array on a grassy area near a small building and a fenced-off section.

Home

New England homeowner asks if 50-foot trench beats solar on a shaded 15-year-old roof

A black rain barrel with an attached hose and measurement markers is placed on the ground among grass and leaves.

Home

Homeowner collects 66 gallons of water from AC condensate, drawing a health warning

A parking meter with a "P" symbol on a city street with vehicles and buildings in the background.

Tech

FTC warns drivers as scammers cover parking QR codes to steal money, data